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NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area ChapterBuilding with Purpose: Lydia Tan on Development, Leadership & ImpactIn this episode of the NAIOP SFBA Podcast, host Drew Hess sits down with Lydia Tan, a real estate leader whose three-decade career spans nonprofit affordable housing, institutional investment, large-scale mixed-use development, and professional sports.
Lydia shares how her famously non-linear path—from architecture to BRIDGE Housing, Related California, Bentall Kennedy, the Oakland A’s, and now the Oakland Roots & Soul—has shaped her approach to development as both purpose-driven and financially disciplined. She reflects on what it takes to deliver high-impact public-private projects, why there is “no single right answer” in real estate development, and how understand...
2026-01-1557 min
NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area ChapterAsking Why, Not What: Matt Field's Playbook for Real Estate SuccessIn this episode of the NAIOP SFBA Podcast, host Drew Hess, Principal at Layline, speaks with Matt Field, Vice Chairman at TMG Partners, in a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, strategy, and creating value in today’s complex real estate landscape.
With over three decades of experience shaping the San Francisco Bay Area skyline, Matt shares lessons from transformative projects like 680 Folsom, PG&E’s Oakland HQ, and Landmark at One Market. He discusses the role of thoughtful deal structure, why asking *“why” not “what” leads to better outcomes, and how transparency and alignment are keys to lasting partnerships...
2025-07-0844 minNAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter2025 NAIOP SFBA President's Message: A Conversation with Adam VoelkerIn this episode of the NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Podcast, host Drew Hess, Principal at Layline, sits down with 2025 Chapter President Adam Voelker, Market Leader and Principal at Trammell Crow Company. From industrial to life sciences, Adam brings a purpose-driven approach to leadership—and in this conversation, he shares his personal and professional vision for the year ahead.
You’ll hear Adam’s thoughts on collaboration across chapters, elevating NAIOP’s Executive Development and YPG programs, and why building strong political action committees is essential to the future of Bay Area real estate.
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2025-05-0135 min
NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area ChapterNAIOP SFBA 2024 President's Message with Briana Harney DeHaanIn this episode, host Dave Karol, Managing Director at Ridge Capital Investors, sits down with the NAIOP SFBA's esteemed 2024 President, Briana DeHaan, Senior Vice President at Northmarq. Briana brings to the table her extensive experience in commercial real estate financing, having orchestrated over $2 billion in debt and equity transactions, and her visionary leadership for the SFBA chapter.
Briana shares her strategic vision for NAIOP SFBA in 2024, highlighting her commitment to enhancing educational programs and amplifying government affairs initiatives. Listeners will gain insights into her plans to expand Real Estate Insiders (REI) programming, foster professional growth through the...
2024-04-0311 min
NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area ChapterAddressing the Commercial Real Estate Talent Shortage: The Innovative CREATE ProgramIn this episode, host Dave Karol, Managing Director at Ridge Capital Investors and industry veteran, Tawni Sullivan discuss the CREATE program and the reality of the enormous talent gap in commercial real estate.
CREATE, The Commercial Real Estate Alliance Tomorrows Employees, is a unique collaboration between NAIOP-SFBA, BOMA SF, BOMA East Bay, and IREM that educates a diverse workforce and connects career-ready candidates to employers. In partnership with San Francisco State University and Merritt College, CREATE provides signature a program that allows students learn the fundamentals of the industry and about career opportunities.
2023-03-2921 minNAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter2023 President’s Message with Colby WickIn this episode host Dave Karol, Managing Director, Ridge Capital Investors interviews Colby Wick, Managing Director, Shorenstein Properties and 2023 NAIOP SFBA Chapter President. Wick provides insight on the state of Bay Area office and multifamily markets and shares what he is most fired up about as Chapter President including a new taskforce he created to help revitalize downtown San Francisco.
2023-01-2316 minNAIOP San Francisco Bay Area ChapterInsight from Your NAIOP SFBA Presidents, Past & PresentIn this episode host Dave Karol, Managing Director, Ridge Capital Investors and Past NAIOP SFBA Chapter President interviews current Chapter President, Amanda Bates, Vice President, Portfolio Director, EQ Office, and Immediate Past President Adam Lasoff, Managing Director, JLL, Capital Markets Group.
Long time colleagues and friends, they engage in a fun, candid, and meaningful conversation. Topics include the impact of the pandemic on their lives and careers, role NAIOP has played in their success, their thoughts state of the office market, their advice for young professionals and more!
2022-06-2149 min
NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area ChapterNAIOP SFBA Podcast TrailerIn this trailer host Dave Karol, Managing Director of Ridge Capital Investors and Past NAIOP SFBA Chapter President introduces the new podcast series. He shares the chapter’s goals and provides insight into what listeners can expect to experience when tuning in as well as how they can find and engage with the podcast.
2022-04-0801 minNAIOP San Francisco Bay Area ChapterInside NAIOP's YPG and NED ProgramsNAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter is pleased to deliver another outstanding podcast: Inside NAIOP’s YPG and NED Programs. This episode provides the inside scoop on the unique scientific approach behind the chapter’s renowned Young Professionals Group and its innovative new NAIOP Executive Development program. It features a conversation between Cori English, NAIOP SFBA Board Member / Communications Committee Co-Chair and leadership development guru for both YPG and NED, Julie Chesley, PhD. A highly-recommended listen for anyone who is thinking about applying to either program as well as those interested in personal and professional development.
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2020-06-2328 min